For Sydney Flamm, kindness is one stitch away. After learning to crochet and knit through school clubs and YouTube tutorials, the third-year sociology student said she decided to open her own business, Syd’s Knits. Read more...
Photo: Third-year sociology student Sydney Flamm crochets and knits sweaters with others in mind. Inspired to turn her hobby into a business that gives back, she crafts beanies and plushies, donating the proceeds or a duplicate item to charity. (Courtesy of Sydney Flamm)
Sarah Wang’s culinary captions lead to lighthearted laughs. The third-year communication student runs an Instagram page where she posts and rates dishes from various restaurants she visits, spanning Los Angeles to Taiwan. Read more...
Photo: Third-year communication student Sarah Wang is sharing her love of food through reviews. After starting a food Instagram inspired by her heritage, she said she has been pushed to try new dishes and step outside of her comfort zone. (Photo by Megan Cai/Daily Bruin. Photo Illustration by Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
With the long nights of winter approaching, gamers hibernate in their gaming dens as developers release a flurry of new titles for them to consume. Whether it’s combating alien life forms or role-playing in mythical realms, entertainment that will last the entire season lies ahead. Read more...
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The chill of wintertime and the beckoning of fireside reading often go hand in hand. Mirroring the season, new novel releases are falling like snowflakes in flurries of individualism, spanning themes from heartfelt discoveries of heritage to comedically nosy matchmaking. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 17 at 9:41 p.m. Jessica Win is the transfer mentor she never had. The fourth-year mathematics of computation student runs a YouTube channel with nearly 1,700 subscribers, posting content surrounding her college life and career. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year mathematics of computation student Jessica Win started her youtube channel in hopes of giving advice to aspiring transfer students, and to provide viewers with a realistic look at her day-to-day experiences as a Bruin. (Courtesy of Jessica Win)
This post was updated Jan. 10 at 12:35 p.m. Hiyo is bringing everyone to the party. Founded by alumnus Evan Quinn and George Youmans, the company aims to provide novel alternatives for individuals seeking socialization without drinking alcohol. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Evan Quinn, along with co-founders Cygne Cooper and George Youmans, recently won BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown 22 with their nonalcoholic seltzer, hiyo. Sporting a sunny beach aesthetic and aimed at consumers who are sober or sober-curious, the brand said it strives to de-stigmatize sobriety in a party environment. (Courtesy of Hiyo)
Sweetgreen is keeping it fresh as Westwood’s newest dining addition. Since opening their doors on Dec. 14, the store is bringing healthy and refined bowls to the Bruin community with its aesthetically pleasing atmosphere and friendly customer service. Read more...
Photo: Sweetgreen opened its new Westwood location on Dec. 14. Offering a variety of healthier vegetables and proteins in a sleek and convenient setting, the restaurant chain is hoping to bring fresh and nutritious options to Bruins. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
